UK's Physical Landscape

Question 1

Sedimentary rocks
Characteristics?
Formed?
Locations in UK?
Examples?

Answer 1

Can contain fossils, has layers
From remains of sediments at the bottom of the ocean
In the South and East
Chalk, sandstone, limestone

Question 2

Igneous rocks
Characteristics?
Formations?
Locations in UK?
Examples?

Answer 2

Has crystals
From cooled magma
North
Basalt, granite

Question 3

Metamorphic rocks
Characteristics?
Formations?
Locations in UK?
Examples?

Answer 3

Resistant to weathering and erosion
Heat and pressure on an existing rock
North
Marble, slate

Question 4

Creation of upland and lowland areas in UK

Answer 4

Igneous and metamorphic rocks are more resistant so create upland areas.
Young sedimentary rock is less resistant so more erosion and creates lowland areas

Question 5

Glacier

Answer 5

A mass of ice that slowly moves downhill and is found at high altitudes

Question 6

What created U shaped valleys?

Answer 6

Movement of glaciers, leaving V shaped valleys with erosion creating a U shape

Question 7

Hanging valley features

Answer 7

A tributary of a glacier left higher up the sides with a waterfall into the valley

Question 8

Agriculture
Ads and dis to the environment

Answer 8

Ad-Formation of hedgerows helps wildlife
Dis- Chemicals in farming negatively impact insects

Question 9

Forestry
Ads and dis to the environment

Answer 9

Ad- Some national parks contain ancient trees that provide habitats
Dis- Removal of woodland is threatening some tree species

Question 10

Settlements
Ads and dis to the environment

Answer 10

Ad- Some national parks provide housing
Dis- Developments lead to loss of historic features